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Swamijis morning lecture from Warsaw, Poland (4/4)
The subject is Kuṇḍalinī and Chakras.Energy exists everywhere, and where energy circulates, there is a chakra. The Earth Chakra connects us to the ground; walking barefoot activates it. A practice of walking on stones and sand at home provides acupressure and … read more »
The Chakras: Energy Centers and Human Destiny
The chakras are energy centers governing human destiny.These eight centers receive and transform cosmic energy, precisely distributing it throughout the body. Within them lies dormant karma from past lives. Their awakening brings forth hidden memories and karmic results, a process of filtering that … read more »
An Evening Satsaṅg: On Karma, Compassion, and the Chakras
This life is given to solve all karmas.Only now can we act. Through good deeds, prayers, and meditation, we influence purification. Do not expect reward; serve selflessly as a mother cares for a child. This is niṣkāma karma. Do not deny material life; … read more »
The Path of Memory and Awakening
The human system contains immense dormant potential within 72,000 energy channels.This inner richness is like jewels at the ocean floor, requiring correct practice to access. Without proper technique and daily sādhanā, one cannot safely activate these profound energies. The aim of life must be known to … read more »
Swamiji visits High Tatras
Swamiji visits High Tatras in Slovakia
Swamijis public lecture in Warsaw, Poland.
The human body contains hidden powers: Kuṇḍalinī energy and cakras.The endless universe is the womb of the Divine Mother, filled with cosmic consciousness and energy. This same energy flows through 72,000 channels in the body. The aim of human life is Self-realization to escape the … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Poprad, Slovakia
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul.The individual self is a part of the Universal One, like a wave is part of the ocean. Human life is given to realize this oneness and return to our origin, the Cosmic Self. This journey … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia
The key to health and happiness is integrating yoga into daily life.Unhappiness stems from our thinking, not circumstances. Accepting life situations reduces suffering. Mental attitudes create conflict through discrimination based on race or religion. Change your thinking to change your life. Clear vision and sustained effort make … read more »
Humenne-Planting of Peace Tree
Planting of Peace tree in Humenne, Slovak Republic and Swamiji visit to the mayor of the city Humenne
Swamijis public lecture in Kosice, Slovakia
Haṭha Yoga is the harmonization of the sun and moon energies within the human system.Autumn signifies nature's renunciation, mirroring the human necessity to eventually let go of all things. Seasonal changes affect all life, making this an ideal time for purificatory kriyās to remove toxins and strengthen immunity. Authentic Haṭha … read more »
The Role of Yoga in the Modern World
Yoga works globally through action for peace, education, and protecting all life.Modern technology and democracy provide comfort and rights, yet their misuse creates harm. Weapons and corruption are violence, opposing the ancient principle of nonviolence. Understand others' pain to be truly spiritual. Avoid all symbols of violence, … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Humenne, Slovakia
Truth and harmony are found within, not through external measurement or conflict.Knowledge, love, and God cannot be measured. The search for truth is an inner journey; what you seek, you already are. Problems arise from emotional domination and greed. Yoga is the ancient practice leading to the … read more »
Swamijis morning lecture from Humenne, SK
Yoga in Daily Life unites hearts and serves as a bridge for peace.The practice extends beyond postures and breath. It is a system developed for human anatomy and all traditions. It supports ethical education and environmental care. Practitioners become messengers of peace, embracing neighbors with love and understanding. … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang form Humenne, SK
The practice of yoga is for the body, mind, and soul.Many destructive forces work against the body and mind without permission, like dust accumulating on a clean surface. Mental pollution is the core problem, creating all divisions and physical pollution in the world. The body is … read more »
World Peace Tree planting, Umag, Croatia
A tree is planted as a symbol of peace and life on the Day of Non-Violence.The tree represents life itself, and its protection is essential for our existence. The planting is honored as a spiritual initiative promoting peace and non-violence, supported by national leadership. The ceremony includes chanting mantras to bless … read more »
World Peace Prayer in Umag
A gathering for peace through prayer and commitment to non-violence.We are on the Adriatic coast, holding candles and offering prayers for global peace, harmony, health, and love. We pray to live together in mutual understanding, to never cause pain to any creature, and to stand … read more »
Closing satsang from Umag, Croatia
A ten-day gathering provided a profound opportunity for purification and release.Such extended immersion allows deep healing, akin to a sustained treatment that strengthens one's spiritual constitution. The practice of trāṭak, focusing on a flame, releases accumulated tensions and stress. This focused vision is a means to … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (9/9)
A morning sādhana sequence integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by warming the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. Practice foundational āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana and Marjaryāsana to activate the spine and muscles. Flow through a warming sequence, coordinating each motion with inhalation and exhalation. … read more »
World peace and present situation - summit
Non-violence is the foundation of lasting peace and personal transformation.The tree is a profound symbol of non-violence. It stands rooted, offering shade and fruit without retaliation, enduring all seasons. This principle requires deep, collective effort. True change begins within; one must embody the peace they … read more »
Planting of peace tree, Umag, Croatia
A tree is planted as a symbol of peace and a vessel for wishes.It is declared a wishing tree where any wish made upon touching it will come true. The tree is also designated a World Peace Tree, linking it to the day of non-violence. The speaker emphasizes the … read more »
Day of Non-Violence for World Peace - Umag, Croatia
This gathering commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring Mahātmā Gandhi's legacy.The event, organized by the Śrī Svāmī Madhavānanda World Peace Council, continues a tradition of peace prayers begun in 2001. Hundreds assemble on the coast to share dialogue, plant a peace tree, and light candles. The … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (8/9)
Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia
The Power of Will and the Practice of Trāṭak
The path to liberation requires overcoming destructive habits and cultivating willpower through personal discipline.Habits govern life, imprisoning individuals in unhealthy patterns. Freedom depends solely on oneself; one must decide to change. The world is filled with trouble, primarily from violence within families. Harmony arises from mutual respect between husband … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia
Gentle forward bends and backbends allow for intimate discovery of the body's condition and needs.Practice in tune with the body, dedicating the effort to the higher self. Use supports to create firm foundations, focusing on creating length and space. Work with the breath to soften and explore the corners of … read more »
Satsang from Sunshine Coast, Australia
Satsang by Swami Jasrajpuri from Sunshine Coast, Australia
Satsang from Sydney, Australia
Satsang from Sydney, Australia with Swami Jasrajpuri
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 1st of October
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a blessing of wisdom from Śiva.The original, secret knowledge is now widely misunderstood and polluted, with most practice being misguided. Authentic Haṭha Yoga is the essential foundation, comprising the six purifying kriyās, not merely postures. Without mastering it through years of … read more »
Speech from Brisbane, Australia
Ancient wisdom and modern action share a common inspiration.The world and every being in it are imbibed by God. Realizing this oneness removes jealousy, as another's happiness or suffering is your own. For the magnanimous, the entire universe is one family. Our earthly family … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
A guided practice of meditation, yoga, and pranayama.Chant Om to begin. Withdraw awareness inside, focusing on the body's stillness, each breath, and the mantra. Be present. Feel the heart center and repeat the mantra there, feeling the presence and love of the guide. … read more »
Satsang from Brisbane, Australia
Satsang from Brisbane, Australia from 17th of September 2010.Need EDITING !!!!!
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Karma manifests through body, mind, speech, and wealth.Every action generates a corresponding reaction. Spiritual development and health must be cultivated through personal effort. Group practice provides essential discipline and harmony, countering the mind's restlessness. Our thoughts are potent forces; negative thinking primarily harms … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice from Umag, Croatia
Afternoon sādhanā guides through a sequence of āsanas and prāṇāyāma, emphasizing the connection between breath, movement, and awareness.Begin seated in Vajrāsana, focusing on relaxation with each exhalation. Proceed through postures like Marjariāsana, Hasta Uttānāsana, and Ākarṇāsana, coordinating each movement with the breath. The effect of each posture depends entirely on the practitioner's awareness … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia
The ocean of consciousness is our eternal resting place, and enlightenment is the realization of oneness.The entire world is alive with consciousness, from the ocean to the stones. Modern comforts have not brought peace, unlike past times of harmony. Great beings like Buddha renounced everything to seek truth. Enlightenment is not … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (6/9)
A guided practice integrates relaxation, breath awareness, and physical postures.Begin by relaxing the entire body and observing the natural breath without influence. Gently deepen the inhalation, allowing exhalation to happen automatically, imagining the body expanding and contracting with each breath. Use the exhalation to dispel … read more »
Building an Ashram and Spreading the Light: Updates from Australia and the United Nations
An ashram is being established in the Australian wilderness to serve as a center for practice and community.Yoga in Daily Life is active across the nation's major cities, with practitioners teaching in diverse community settings from schools to prisons. The organization holds a consultative status at the United Nations, representing an opportunity to … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 29th of September
A gentle practice of āsana and prāṇāyāma begins with relaxation in Ānandāsana.Conscious breathing and systematic relaxation prepare the body. Simple twisting postures follow, performed with awareness of the breath and body. Pavanamuktāsana and dynamic movements like cycling are practiced, with cautions for specific conditions. Postures on the … read more »
Yoga for children Umag, Croatia
Yoga for young children is a practice of playful movement and imaginative storytelling.Sessions are brief, lasting around thirty minutes, to match their attention. Parents are included to create a shared, supportive experience. The practice incorporates simple postures, animal imitations, and breath awareness. A story illustrates transformation through poses, … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (5/9)
A guided practice integrating Sūrya Namaskār, āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and meditation.Begin with Sūrya Namaskār, synchronizing breath and movement to generate warmth. Feel its influence on body, breath, and mind. Practice dynamic movements to deepen postures, adjusting speed to warm the body. Then practice Kāṭha Praṇām to … read more »
The Strength of Hanumān and the Power of Fasting
Hanumānjī embodies inner strength, wisdom, devotion, and discipline.Fasting on his day develops willpower, health, and spiritual focus, not mere ritual eating. True fasting controls the senses, especially taste, to build self-mastery and remember one's purpose. It is a universal practice for cleansing and … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 28th of September 2010
A gentle yoga sequence integrates breath with movement to stretch, strengthen, and circulate energy.Stretch upward to engage the lateral muscles, then relax into poses like Śaśā gāsana, feeling the spine massage with each breath. Move into Bhuja gāsana, focusing the stretch in the thoracic spine while protecting the lower … read more »
Morning satsang from Umag, Croatia
The individual soul must merge with universal consciousness.Śiva is the self-manifested consciousness, the essence of the universe. From this consciousness emerges the creative principle. The soul journeys through the elements, with water as the primary medium of life, containing the Viṣṇu principle. The … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (4/9)
A morning practice integrates physical postures with breath awareness to prepare the body and mind.Begin by lying down, interlocking fingers behind the head, and lifting the upper body with an exhalation to feel the back stretch. Move through sequences to stretch the shoulders, back, and legs, coordinating each movement with … read more »
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Evening satsang from international yoga retreat, Umag, Croatia, on the 27th of September
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
A morning yoga sequence integrates postures, breath, and awareness to awaken and revitalize the body.Begin with Marjari to awaken the back, rounding the spine with breath. Sumeru Asana creates an inverted peak, directing circulation to the head for memory and energy. Katha Pranam involves a flowing sequence of postures to … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
The ocean is the holiest water, receiving all rivers carrying the sacred dust from saints' feet across all time.Life is the ocean, and all will merge into it. This water, Sāgara, holds divine powers and consciousness. Offer your wishes or prayers for forgiveness to the listening ocean. Practice conscious breathing here on the beach. … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (3/9)
A guided yoga practice integrates movement, breath, and awareness.Begin by feeling the body's contact with the floor, focusing on the spine. Proceed through a sequence of postures, coordinating each motion with the breath. Maintain awareness of specific body parts, such as the ankles during … read more »
The Path of Humility and Example
The path is shown through personal example, not words.Teaching without a guru's lineage leads to ego and slipping away. Remember "Nāhaṁkartā, Prabhudīpakartā"—you are not the doer. If surroundings view yoga poorly, the fault lies with the practitioner's example, not others. Changing others is impossible; … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 26th of september
This practice integrates āsana, mudrā, and prāṇāyāma to strengthen the body and calm the mind.Begin with Kaṭhopraṇāma to activate and stretch the muscles. Move slowly, feeling each position and using abdominal breathing. This sequence removes unnecessary thoughts and balances the glands. Perform Skandhārāsana to benefit the reproductive organs and strengthen … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 26th of September
The sun and water are ancient therapies for modern life.The sun is the source of life for this planet. The first morning ray, called Uṣā, purifies negative energies. Practice Uṣā Pāna by drinking room-temperature water from a copper pot upon waking, then walk for several … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (2/9)
A guided session integrates mantra, meditation, and āsana for holistic practice.Begin by sitting comfortably and chanting the Gāyatrī Mantra to greet the inner and outer light. Relax the entire body systematically, from forehead to legs. Observe the natural breath, receiving fresh prāṇa and releasing stress. Concentrate … read more »